Panasonic Household Massage Lounger Ep30003 Operating Instructions

							
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Overview of the Pre-Program and Quick Massage (Upper Body)
Shiatsu Program (I)
1) Ultra knead/
Shiatsu on Neck/
Shoulder
2) Ultra knead/
Shiatsu on Back/
Lower back
3) Ultra knead/
Shiatsu on Neck/
Shoulder
4) Ultra knead/
Shiatsu on Back/
Lower back
5) Ultra knead/
Shiatsu on Neck/
Shoulder
6) Ultra knead/
Kneading on 
Back/Lower back
7) Finishing 
Touches
Deep Program (II)
1) Ultra knead/
Kneading of 
Neck/Shoulder
2) Ultra knead/
Kneading of 
Back/Lower back
3) Ultra knead/
Kneading of 
Neck/Shoulder
4) Ultra knead/
Kneading of 
Back/Lower back
5) Ultra knead/
Kneading of 
Neck/Shoulder
6) Ultra knead/
Kneading of 
Lower back
7) Ultra knead/
Kneading of 
Shoulder
8) Finishing 
Touches
Swedish Program (III)
1) Ultra knead/
Swedish from 
Neck to Lower 
back
2) Swedish on 
Neck/Shoulder
3) Ultra knead/
Swedish on 
Back/Lower back
4) Swedish on 
Neck/Shoulder
5) Ultra knead/
Swedish on 
Back/Lower back
6) Swedish from 
Neck to Lower 
back
7) Finishing 
Touches
Stretch Program (IV)
1) Kneading from 
Neck to Lower 
back
2) Narrow 
Pressing
3) Ultra knead 
from Neck to 
Lower back
4) Narrow 
Pressing/
Stretching
5) Ultra knead/
Pressing on 
Back/Lower back
6) Narrow 
Stretching
7) Swedish/
Stretching on 
Back/Lower back
8) Finishing 
Touches
Quick Program (V)
1) Ultra knead/
Shiatsu on Neck/
Shoulder
2) Ultra knead/
Swedish on 
Back/Lower back
3) Finishing 
Touches

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Creating Self-Programs
Self-Program
Self-Program
The Self-Program allows you to create a massage where you determine the time and intensity in neck, shoulders, back, and 
lower back by selecting from levels 0 (no massage) to 3 (longest and most intense).
1Press the  button to turn on the power.
The power will turn off automatically if no operation is executed for 3 minutes without performing massage.
2Open the right cover and press the  button.
The self-program setting display on the top right of the display will flash.
Display
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3Set the time and intensity for the neck, shoulder, back, and lower back, 
respectively ().
The level shifts sequentially whenever the button is pressed.
DisplayHow to shift the level
Press the  button to shift the levels for “NECK,” “SHOULDER,” “MIDDLE,” and “LOWER” by one up/down at the same 
time.
3 bars represents more time than one bar.
If all areas are 3 bars, then both time will be equally long and the massage will be strong in \
all areas.
If all areas are just one bar, then massage length will be the same, and intensity will be lighter.
4Press the  button to start the program.
The massage will start after the body scanning.
To change the time and intensity in the middle of a massage
Set the condition again with Steps 3 and 4.
Press the  button within approximately 30 seconds after resetting in Step 3, otherwise the reset will be cancelled 
automatically.
Setting the Time and Intensity
In the Self-Program, the actions and time for the respective 
body parts will be set according to the settings picked by the 
user. Fewer bars means both less time and less strength.  If 
you don’t want a massage at all in an area, set the bars to 
“0”.
Massage Sequence
The massage starts in the area with the highest numbers of 
bars selected, and moves successively from highest to 
lowest.
If the levels of fatigue are the same, the massage will follow 
the sequence of “NECK,” “SHOULDER,” “MIDDLE,” and 
then “LOWER.”
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Massage actions for the respective level of 
fatigue
Stronger massage mainly Shiatsu
Massage at an intermediate level, mainly 
Kneading
Softer massage mainly Swedish
No massage for this part
During a massage
To change off/on for “LEG/FOOT” and adjust its intensity, see page 28.
If you want to turn the leg stretch massage off/on, see page 30.
If you want to adjust the legrest, see page 31 and 32.
If you want to adjust the intensity and position of the massage on the upper bod\
y using the massage heads, see page 26 
and 27.
If you want to adjust the reclining angle, see page 31.
If you want to use the “ULTRA KNEAD” function or “REPEAT” function, see page 26.
If you want to finish a massage, see page 38 and 39.
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Manual Selection Massages
Manual Operation
Manual Operation
Manual Operation provides a massage of your favorite body part with your favorite action by selecting neck, shoulder, back, or 
lower back and an action.
1Press the  button to turn on the power.
The power will turn off automatically if no operation is executed for 3 minutes without performing massage.
2Open the right cover and press the  button.
The manual setting display on the top right of the display will flash.
Display
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3Select the location you want to massage ().
You can select an action combined with “FULL ROLL” by pressing the  button.
Display
4Select the massage action ().
By pushing on the body part again, the massage action will toggle down from ultra knead to tap. Shoulder massage will 
toggle all the way to grasp.
5Press the  button to start the action.
The massage will start after the body scanning.
Body scanning for Manual Operation
For the Neck/Shoulder: Normal body scanning.
Back/Lower back: Simple body scanning. (The massage heads will not come up to the shoulder position.)
To change an action in the middle of a massage
Select your favorite one again in Steps 3 to 5.
Press the  button within approximately 30 seconds after reselecting an action in Step 3, otherwise the reselection will 
be cancelled automatically.
Adding tapping, regional rolling, auto width
Press the following buttons ().
These actions cannot be selected independently.
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Description of Massage action (The figures are images of the respective 
operations.)
ULTRA KNEADSHIATSUKNEADSWEDISH
Kneading action at small 
points.
Action compressing muscle 
knots vertically.
Deep kneading action.Action of rubbing gently 
across a wide area.
STRETCHTAPFULL ROLL
Slow stretching action.Tapping action for right and 
left alternately.
Action stretching the body 
along the backbone.
For additional operations
The following variations can be added to the actions listed above.
TAP 1:
Add tapping actions where the speed will 
increase and decrease gradually.
TAP 2:
Adding tapping where the speed is fast and 
slow reciprocally.
REGIONAL ROLL:
Adding actions that move 
partly in the vertical 
direction.
AUTO WIDTH:
Adding actions that move 
in the horizontal direction 
in 1.5" (3.8 cm).
During a massage
To change off/on for “LEG/FOOT” and adjust its intensity, see page 28.
If you want to turn the leg stretch massage off/on, see page 30.
If you want to adjust the legrest, see page 31 and 32.
If you want to adjust the intensity and position of the massage on the upper bod\
y using the massage heads, see page 26 
and 27.
If you want to adjust the reclining angle, see page 31.
If you want to finish a massage, see page 38 and 39.
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Adjustments During a Massage
ULTRA KNEAD REPEAT  SPEED  BACK INTENSITY 
POSITION
Changing the program  
Only for the Pre-Program, Quick Massage, and Self-Program
Display
Ultra knead function
When the button is pressed, the Ultra knead action will be repeated on 
that point for a certain period. 
For details of the Ultra knead action, see page 25.
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This will be turned on when the action 
is repeated.
Repeat function
The action at the time when the button is pressed will be repeated.
For example, 15 seconds of shoulder kneading will become 
30 seconds of kneading when the repeat function is pressed.•
•This will be turned on when the action 
is repeated.
Adjusting the speed
Display
For the Pre-Program, Quick Massage, and Self-Program
The speed cannot be adjusted.•
For Manual Operation
The speed can be adjusted in 5 steps.
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Speed 1Speed 5Speed 2Speed 3Speed 4
Adjusting the intensity 
The intensity may not change immediately if the button is pressed in the middle of an action.
Display
For the Pre-Program, Quick Massage, and Self-ProgramThe intensity can be adjusted in 3 steps.
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MediumLightStrong
For Manual Operation 
Adjustment is possible until a “beep-beep-beep” sound 
indicating the limit point is heard. 
The adjustable range varies with the actions and body parts. 
See page 27
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Intensity 2Intensity 3Intensity 4Intensity 5 
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Adjusting the position  
The position may not change immediately if the button is pressed in the middle of an action.
For the Pre-Program, Quick Massage, and Self-Program
Fine adjustment is possible. •
(Maximum numbers of adjustment)
At some positions, it is impossible to adjust 
twice.
Twice
Twice
TwiceTwice
(Adjustable range)
Approx. 0.9" (2.4 cm)
Approx. 0.5" (1.2 cm)
Approx. 0.3" 
(0.8 cm)Approx. 0.9" (2.4 cm)
Approx. 0.5" (1.2 cm)
Approx. 0.2" 
(0.4 cm)
Approx. 0.3" 
(0.8 cm)
For Manual Operation
Adjustment is possible until a “beep-beep-beep” sound indicating the limit point is heard. 
The adjustable range varies with the actions and body parts. 
See below.
For adjustment in the vertical direction, the position will move continuously as long as you press the button.
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Width Adjustment Limits
Adjustment of range of intensity
For a massage of the upper body, the maximum depth and 
intensity of the massage heads are limited for safety reasons.
The intensity at Range (B) or (C) in the right figure can be set 
to stronger than Range (A). 
Adjustment is possible until a “beep-beep-beep” indication is 
sounded. 
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Range (A)
Range (B)
Range (C)
Range that can be massaged on the upper body
Approx. 30" (76 cm)
Approx. 3" (7 cm)
Approx. 8" (21 cm)
For “FULL ROLL”
(Including actions combined with “FULL ROLL”)
Approx. 3" (7 cm)
Approx. 7" (18 cm)
Approx. 30" (76 cm)

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Air Massage Adjustments
Air Massage
When a pre-program and quick massage are selected, the air massage 
is automatically turned on.
When Self-Program and Manual Operation are selected, the air massage 
is turned off.
1Open the left cover.
2Press the  button to turn each off or on.
Display
To execute the air massage only
After turning on the power by pressing the  button, press the  
button.
The power will turn off automatically if no operation is executed for 
3 minutes.•
It is possible to confirm whether the air 
massage is turned on or off on the display.
(The lamp is turned on: [ON], the lamp is 
turned off: [OFF])
Leg/Sole
Adjusting the intensity
Press the  button to adjust the intensity.
The intensity can be adjusted in 5 steps.
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Air intensity level display
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Adjusting the Legrest length
Adjust the legrest so that your feet fit snugly.
For a person who is smaller:
If the legrest is raised up, the fit with your leg and sole of your 
foot will be better. 
Press the  button.
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For a person who is tall:
Push the legrest out by pulling back on the legrest slide lever.
Pull the legrest 
slide lever.
Push with the soles 
of your feet to slide 
the legrest out.Raise the legs slightly 
and the legrest returns.
•Tall people will have a better fit by lowering the legrest 
somewhat. 
Press the  button.
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For those who are very tall, or for those who want a complete calf massage, the ottoman 
pivots down around the ankle.
Sole section
For the foot reflexology plate
The plate is removable.
Opening
To insert the plate
Each plate is different slightly. Be sure to follow the pictures 
below to insert correctly.
Projections are on 
the upper side.
Toe 
Heel 
For the left footFor the right foot

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